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JUMPSTART TEAM SUCCESS: CREATE A TEAM CHARTER
When a group first forms, there is minimal trust, no shared goals, no history of past performance, and roles are unclear. Despite this lack of clarity, members are eager to jump into the task at hand. The single most critical success factor in high performing teams is having a shared understanding of why a team exists and what it is trying to accomplish. Learn more...
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A LEADERS' GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING PEOPLE
Are you curious about how you can help your employees grow and improve their performance? Would you like to learn a simple and useful strategy for creating development plans for your direct reports? The attached guide will show you how you can help people perform at their best. Learn more...
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THE LEADER'S ROLE IN COMMUNICATING ABOUT CHANGE
Are you unsure about how to communicate about change? Would you like to prevent resistance and encourage support for change in your organization? Use the attached tool to learn what and how to communicate as you support people through change. Learn more…
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GIVING EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK
Do you postpone or avoid giving feedback because "it's just never the right time or place?" Use the attached tool to plan how to set the context, deliver the message, and follow-up to reinforce behaviors you want to encourage. Learn more…
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CREATING BALANCE
Do you constantly feel torn -- trying to meet the challenges at work, address the needs of your family, and take care of yourself personally? Is it really possible to achieve balance in life? Find out what keeps us from achieving balance and learn specific remedies that promote harmony and balance in our lives. Learn more…
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HOW TO HAVE A GREAT MEETING
Do people leave your meetings saying things like, "that was a good use of my time; I can't wait to get together again with this group?" If the answer is yes, you probably don't need to read this document. If not, this document will tell you the ten reasons meetings fail and how to ensure successful, productive, and enjoyable meetings.
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DELEGATION
"I can do the job better and faster than anyone else!" Do you know the other nine reasons why leaders fail to delegate? This document will tell you what they are, how to overcome them, and what it takes to empower individuals to act independently.
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